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Explore a world of beverages, from artisanal cocktails to healthy smoothies and everything in between.

How FB Roasters' Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee Elevates Your At-Home Brewing Experience

How FB Roasters' Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee Elevates Your At-Home Brewing Experience

FB Roasters' whiskey barrel aged coffee offers a unique twist to at-home brewing, catering to the growing demand for specialty coffee. This innovative process involves aging green coffee beans in whiskey barrels, infusing them with complex flavors without alcohol.

Sponsored· May 28· 5 min
A steaming mug of coffee with steam forming a brain shape, symbolizing focus and reduced anxiety from paraxanthine.

New Coffee Blends Target Anxiety and Jitters with Paraxanthine

A 90-day study revealed paraxanthine's no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) at 185 mg/kg body weight, significantly higher than caffeine's 150 mg/kg bw, according to mdpi.

Daniel Moretti· May 23· 2 min
Sazerac's investment in 818 Tequila and Sipmargs, showcasing the growing influence of celebrity-owned brands in the spirits market.

Sazerac Invests in 818 Tequila, Boosting Celebrity Beverages

Spirits giant Sazerac recently acquired stakes in both Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila and influencer Alix Earle's Sipmargs.

Daniel Moretti· May 21· 2 min
Have a Cup Coffee Co. Makes Globally Sourced Coffee Easier to Explore at Home

Have a Cup Coffee Co. Makes Globally Sourced Coffee Easier to Explore at Home

Have a Cup Coffee Co. simplifies exploring globally sourced coffee at home, offering a range of fresh, Direct Trade beans roasted to order. The brand emphasizes how factors like origin, freshness, and roast level influence coffee flavor, making discovery approachable for home brewers.

Sponsored· May 20· 6 min
A stylish, modern non-alcoholic cocktail bar interior with patrons enjoying artfully presented mocktails, showcasing the rise of mindful drinking.

New Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bars Cater to Mindful Drinking Trends

At Apothecary, a new Chicago lounge, seasonal cocktails are organized into eight medical classifications, featuring a robust non-alcoholic selection crafted for intentional well-being, reports Modern

Daniel Moretti· May 19· 2 min
How Artisan Java Tea's Roast-to-Order Process Prevents the #1 Coffee Subscription Problem

How Artisan Java Tea's Roast-to-Order Process Prevents the #1 Coffee Subscription Problem

Many coffee subscriptions suffer from stale coffee due to long delays between roasting and delivery. Artisan Java Tea solves this by using a roast-to-order process, ensuring fresh, peak-flavor coffee arrives at your door.

Sponsored· May 18· 5 min
Philadelphia skyline at dusk with glowing bar signs, people celebrating with cocktails for America's 250th anniversary.

Philadelphia launches cocktail trail for America's 250th anniversary

On World Cocktail Day, May 13, Philadelphia launches its "Spirit of '76" trail, a city-wide initiative across 31 hotels.

Daniel Moretti· May 16· 2 min
How Paired Turns Event Stress Into a Seamless Sommelier-Led Experience

How Paired Turns Event Stress Into a Seamless Sommelier-Led Experience

Paired offers a mobile sommelier service in Toronto and the GTA, transforming stressful event planning into seamless, guided wine experiences. They handle wine selection, curated food pairings, and setup, allowing hosts to create polished events without managing every detail themselves.

Sponsored· May 15· 8 min
A close-up shot of a freshly poured Tamarind Margarita from Mission Craft Cocktails, garnished with a chili salt rim and a lime wedge, ready for enjoyment.

Mission Craft Cocktails Launches Tamarind Margarita for RTD Market

Mission Craft Cocktails, a company that has already funded 1,259,222 meals, just launched a new Tamarind Margarita, blending sweet, spicy, and tangy notes with a commitment to feed 2 million by year-e

Daniel Moretti· May 14· 2 min
How to Pair Amped Upp Honey with Real Food Before Training

How to Pair Amped Upp Honey with Real Food Before Training

This article explores how Amped Upp Honey, a clean pre-workout supplement, can be effectively paired with real food to optimize an athlete's training performance. It emphasizes integrating the supplement into existing nutrition routines, adapting food choices based on training proximity and type.

Sponsored· May 12· 6 min
Tired of Boring Coffee? Here’s How Bean There Coffee Store Helps You Find Your Perfect Blend

Tired of Boring Coffee? Here’s How Bean There Coffee Store Helps You Find Your Perfect Blend

Bean There Coffee Store revolutionizes the at-home coffee experience by delivering freshly roasted, "roasted to order" beans, ensuring peak flavor and bypassing the staleness of supermarket options. They also offer a sophisticated range of flavored coffees, enhancing the daily cup without masking the bean's natural quality.

Sponsored· May 12· 6 min
Haus of Dach Coffee and Tea Co. Makes Finding a Thoughtful Gift for Dachshund Lovers Surprisingly Easy

Haus of Dach Coffee and Tea Co. Makes Finding a Thoughtful Gift for Dachshund Lovers Surprisingly Easy

Haus of Dach Coffee and Tea Co. offers a thoughtful solution for finding unique gifts for dachshund lovers, moving beyond generic novelty items. Their premium coffee, tea, mugs, and apparel are designed to be personal yet practical for daily use, reflecting both affection and utility.

Sponsored· May 12· 7 min
Why 45% of Americans Now Prefer Specialty Coffee: A Look at Artisan Bean’s Rise

Why 45% of Americans Now Prefer Specialty Coffee: A Look at Artisan Bean’s Rise

A significant shift in American coffee consumption shows 45% now prefer specialty coffee over traditional options, driven by a demand for higher quality and freshness. Micro-roasters like Artisan Bean address this by focusing on superior sourcing, roasting methods, and a 'roasted to order' model.

Sponsored· May 11· 7 min
What Makes Bonafide Smoke Brewing a Genuinely Transformative Coffee Experience?

What Makes Bonafide Smoke Brewing a Genuinely Transformative Coffee Experience?

Bonafide Smoke Brewing offers a transformative coffee experience, rebelling against the artificiality of mass-market flavored coffee. They prioritize authenticity, using premium beans and a proprietary "Smoke" process to infuse genuine, deep flavors like Caramel, Mocha, or Chocolate Hazelnut.

Sponsored· May 11· 6 min
How Soul Hum Elixirs' Unwind Elixir Creates The Perfect Alcohol-Free Evening Ritual

How Soul Hum Elixirs' Unwind Elixir Creates The Perfect Alcohol-Free Evening Ritual

A cultural shift sees nearly half of Americans reducing alcohol consumption, leading to a rise in sophisticated non-alcoholic functional beverages. Soul Hum Elixirs' Unwind Elixir offers a mindful, plant-based alternative for an elevated alcohol-free evening ritual.

Sponsored· May 11· 7 min
Searching "Best Coffee Near Me"? Get JoshSERIOUSCOFFEE's Fresh Roasts With Free US Shipping

Searching "Best Coffee Near Me"? Get JoshSERIOUSCOFFEE's Fresh Roasts With Free US Shipping

JoshSERIOUSCOFFEE challenges the idea of 'best coffee near me' by emphasizing freshness and direct-to-consumer delivery of meticulously roasted beans. They also champion functional coffee, particularly mushroom-infused blends, to offer enhanced energy and focus without the jitters.

Sponsored· May 11· 7 min
How Cinco de Mayo Solves the #1 Problem with Homemade Micheladas (No More Mess)

How Cinco de Mayo Solves the #1 Problem with Homemade Micheladas (No More Mess)

Homemade Micheladas, while popular, are notoriously messy to prepare. Cinco de Mayo offers a solution, providing a way to enjoy authentic Michelada flavors without the usual kitchen chaos and extensive cleanup.

Sponsored· May 11· 7 min
A fan at a major event looks dismayed at a cocktail priced at $25, highlighting the impact of high drink costs on the fan experience.

Cocktail prices at major events hit $25, impacting fan experience

At the 2025 Super Bowl, a single specialty drink sold for an astonishing $59, a stark illustration of extreme price hikes now common at major events.

Daniel Moretti· May 3· 2 min
A stylish bar showcasing a variety of colorful mocktails and low-sugar cocktails, with patrons enjoying the healthy beverage options.

Beverage market embraces mocktail and low-sugar cocktail trends

At Tropical Smokehouse restaurants, alcohol revenue has plummeted by 30% over the past five years, according to the Sun Sentinel .

Daniel Moretti· Apr 24· 2 min
Young adults enjoying colorful, high-alcohol RTD drinks at a party, oblivious to the significant potency and potential risks.

High-alcohol RTDs pose risks for Gen Z, experts warn

Most BuzzBallz drinks contain 15% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) in 200-milliliter containers, a concentration experts warn is easily underestimated.

Daniel Moretti· Apr 23· 2 min
A close-up of a delicious ube latte with purple foam art in a stylish UK cafe, surrounded by happy customers enjoying the trendy new drink.

UK Cafes Embrace Ube for Trendy New Coffees and Drinks

Last month, Starbucks and Costa launched an array of ube-flavored drinks across their UK stores, marking the purple yam's rapid ascent from niche Filipino ingredient to a mainstream sensation.

Daniel Moretti· Apr 17· 2 min
Jack Daniel's Coca-Cola Zero Sugar variety pack featuring new cherry and vanilla zero-sugar ready-to-drink cocktails.

Jack Daniel's Coca-Cola Zero Sugar adds new ready-to-drink flavors

Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola have just launched a new variety pack featuring their first-ever zero-sugar cherry and vanilla ready-to-drink cocktails, each containing just 100 calories.

Daniel Moretti· Apr 13· 2 min
A visually appealing bottle of adaptogen-infused beverage with subtle botanical elements, set against a backdrop hinting at scientific research and wellness.

What are adaptogenic ingredients in beverages and what's the evidence?

In a 2024 study, 14 young adults consumed 1 gram of Cordyceps before high-intensity interval exercise.

Daniel Moretti· Aug 7· 4 min
A close-up of a Hugo Spritz cocktail with elderflower, mint, and lime, set against a blurred urban backdrop on a sunny day.

Hugo Spritz Searches Surge 1,121% As It Challenges Aperol's Reign

Yelp reported a staggering 1,121% increase in searches for 'Hugo Spritz' compared to the previous year.

Daniel Moretti· Aug 3· 4 min
Gen Z consumers choosing healthy beverages in a modern city, reflecting the impact of GLP-1s on the beverage market.

GLP-1 Adoption & Gen Z Preferences Shift Beverage Market

In Q4 2023, a major beverage company reported a 5% dip in soda sales across regions with high GLP-1 adoption, according to Coca-Cola Earnings Call.

Isabella Cortez· Jul 21· 4 min
Close-up of a bartender's hands precisely measuring ingredients for a cocktail with a jigger at a home bar.

Mastering Precision for Balanced Home Cocktails

Many home bartenders approach cocktail making casually, but achieving true balance and professional-level quality in cocktails demands precision and meticulous attention to detail.

Daniel Moretti· Jun 17· 8 min
Split image showing a crowded bar and an empty table with a bottle, illustrating disparities in alcohol consumption related to income and affordability.

Alcohol Consumption: Income & Affordability Disparities

Romania recorded the highest per-capita alcohol consumption in 2022 at a staggering 17.

Daniel Moretti· Jun 9· 3 min
A diverse group of friends happily toasting with colorful, sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks in a stylish, modern bar setting, highlighting inclusive social gatherings.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks Are Booming, Reshaping Social Drinking

The Wine Group, an alcohol industry giant, just acquired St.

Daniel Moretti· Apr 29· 3 min
A mystical forest clearing with glowing adaptogenic herbs and roots, symbolizing natural stress relief and rejuvenation.

What Are Adaptogens and Why Do They Help Reduce Stress?

Studies on adaptogens reveal they possess a surprising range of activities including neuroprotective, anti-fatigue, antidepressive, anxiolytic, nootropic, and CNS stimulating effects, according to a 2

Daniel Moretti· Aug 6· 3 min
A diverse group of friends enjoying a variety of colorful summer cocktails and mocktails on a sunny patio, celebrating the season's best sips.

Top Summer Sips Food & Wine Readers Loved This Year

In a surprising twist, non-alcoholic 'mocktail' recipes featuring fresh fruit and herbs garnered 15% more views than average alcoholic cocktail recipes among Food & Wine readers in July.

Daniel Moretti· Jul 31· 4 min